Jul 14 2026

Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

The Republic of Tea

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Water

Flavor Enhancers

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 2 cups of fresh water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add Tea Leaves

    Once the water has boiled, remove it from heat. Add 2 tsp of black tea leaves and 2 tsp of green tea leaves to the hot water.

  3. 3

    Steep

    Cover the kettle and let the tea steep for 4-5 minutes to achieve the desired strength.

  4. 4

    Strain Tea

    After steeping, strain the tea into a teapot or directly into cups, discarding the tea leaves.

Flavoring

  1. 5

    Add Flavor Enhancers

    To each cup of strained tea, add 1 tbs of honey, 1 tbs of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger. Stir well to combine.

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